Introducing 'Koncertina' - designed by Mark McKellier.
Available in 10 line (42.3mm), and 16 line (67.7mm) versions cut from end grain English hardwood using a combination of modern CNC technology and traditional hand woodworking tools (including an original printers saw), made to English type-high (0.918in or 23.3mm) within plus or minus 0.1mm tolerance, sealed with shellac and hand finished with a traditional polished printing surface.
The 16 line size is available as a 4A scheme (2A of solid, 2A of outline - you need both to achieve the concertina effect) - 72 blocks. Please see scheme details on the left. 10 blank blocks are included (5 solid, 5 outline) so the flow of the concertina isn't broken.
The 10 line size is available as a 2 colour 4A scheme (2A of solid 'down', 2A of solid 'up' - you need both to achieve the concertina effect) - 72 blocks. Please see scheme details on the left. 10 blank blocks are included (5 solid 'up', 5 solid 'down') so the flow of the concertina isn't broken. I'm happy to make spacing for you if required to make working in two colours easier - let me know when placing an order.
Other sizes and schemes available on request. I can also cut individual letters if you have a particular project in mind - please email what letters you would like.
Materials:
End grain English hardwood, clear shellac.
Dimensions:
Each block is the same size - 42mm x 67.7mm for the 16 line.
Designed and made by Mark McKellier. Copyright 2023.
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Estimated delivery times: (please note each item is made to order):
Please check my production schedule to give you an idea of a delivery date - scroll until you see a clear week.
UK – up to 16 weeks
International (everywhere else) – up to 17 weeks
Postage:
UK: Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery tracked service - next day delivery aim. Up to £250 for loss or damage.
International: Sent by DHL courier. Shipping Insurance provided by Secursus.